CBP Border Wait Times vs La Linea Co
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CBP Border Wait Times
This app provides real-time estimated wait times and open lane status for land border crossings into the United States from Canada and Mexico. It helps travelers make informed decisions about when and where to cross by detailing wait times for various lane types at different ports of entry.
- Estimated wait times
- Open lane status
- 24/7 availability
- Ports of entry information
- Lane type breakdown
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Knowing land border wait times at the various ports of entry into the United States from both Canada and Mexico can aid the traveler in making an informed decision on when and where to cross the border. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Border Wait Time (BWT) app provides estimated wait times and open lane status 24/7 at ports of entry that process commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, and pedestrians. The BWT app breaks down wait times at each crossing by lane type (Standard, Sentri, FAST, Ready Lane, Nexus, etc.). The BWT app is a free service provided by the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
La Linea Co
Get real-time, community-driven wait times for border crossings. Share your own crossing times and view live updates, including photo reports, to find the fastest route. Plan your journeys more effectively with historical data and collaborate with other travelers.
- Real-time border wait times
- Community-powered updates
- Historical wait time trends
- Photo reports of border conditions
- Collaborative travel planning
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Cross the border smarter with real-time, community-driven wait times! Our app is powered by travelers like you, sharing live updates to help everyone find the fastest route. Whether you're commuting daily or taking a road trip, stay ahead of delays and make informed crossing decisions. Key Features: - Real-Time Border Wait Times – Get the latest reports from fellow travelers. - Community-Powered Updates – Share your crossing time and help others. - Historical Trends – Plan smarter with past wait time insights. - Photo Reports – See live conditions before you reach the border. - Collaborative Experience – Work together to make crossings smoother for all. Join a growing community of travelers helping each other cross faster. Download now and be part of the smarter way to travel!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: La Linea Co at 5.0 against CBP Border Wait Times's 2.4. La Linea Co also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 18 months). CBP Border Wait Times's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (157 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
La Linea Co holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CBP Border Wait Times has 157 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CBP Border Wait Times ships an update every 18 months, La Linea Co every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CBP Border Wait Times | La Linea Co |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (157 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 157 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | US Customs and Border Protection | Matthew Nafarrete |
Customer experience
CBP Border Wait Times
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In-app purchases
CBP Border Wait Times
No in-app purchases
La Linea Co
No in-app purchases
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